ICE arrests Islamic group president over allegations and suspicions of funding terrorists

Published April 3, 2026 5:30am ET



The head of an Islamic group in Milwaukee was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers this week over allegations of immigration form fraud and funding terrorists.

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday that ICE arrested Salah Sarsour, who DHS identified as a “criminal illegal alien from Jordan.” He served as the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.

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